He Thought About Saying No: Why Schneider Electric’s CEO Took the Job Anyway
Feb 24, 2026•Channel
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Video Details
Published3 months ago
Duration32:20
Video IDfhpBwb2wQBw
Languageen
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
Performance Metrics
Views595
Likes25
Comments1
Engagement Rate4.37%
Likes per 100 views4.20
Comments per 1K views1.68
Video Tags
#cnbc#cnbc international#executive decisions with steve sedgwick#lessons from leaders#cnbc leaders podcast#work-life balance#learning from failure#ai#failure lessons#olivier blum ceo schneider electric#mountain running#sport and exercise for the mind#mental health and burnout#importance of family#importance of mentors#overcoming challenges#coping with criticism and performance review#energy tech company#value of quick decision-making#deciding to become a ceo
Description
Thrust unexpectedly into the top job, Olivier Blum reveals how resilience, discipline and constant learning shaped his rise to CEO of Schneider Electric.
CHAPTERS:
00.00 From Rugby Dreams to Schneider Electric's Passionate Leader
03:24 Learning from Leaders and Embracing Feedback as a Gift
07:40 The Unexpected Call and Family's Pivotal Decision
12:40 Finding CEO Balance and Learning from Past Mistakes
16:55 Redefining Schneider Electric with AI and Energy Intelligence
22:58 How Mountain Runs Shape Olivier's Key Business Decisions
27:42 Cultivating Listening and Making Fast, Reversible Decisions
#CNBC #CNBCPodcast #ExecutiveDecisions
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